05.05.2026 10:14
In attacks targeting civilian boats near Iran's coast, the US killed 5 people. The attack came after Iran claimed to have struck a US warship, raising attention. While Washington denied Tehran's claim of striking, the mutual moves escalated tensions on the Hormuz line.
It has been reported that 5 people lost their lives in attacks targeting civilian boats near the Iranian coast by the US. The incident has escalated tensions in the region.
CIVILIAN BOATS TARGETED
According to a report by Iran's state television, citing an unnamed army commander, the US launched attacks on Iranian civilian speedboats and cargo boats. The report emphasized that the 6 speedboats targeted belonged to civilians, not to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
ATTACK ON OMAN ROUTE
According to local sources, the US also targeted two small boats carrying cargo from Oman to Iran. Five civilians lost their lives in the attack.
TENSIONS RISE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
US President Donald Trump's announcement that American naval vessels will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has raised tensions in the region. Following this step initiated under the US "Freedom Project," stern warnings have come from Iran. The Iranian army has announced that US forces will be targeted if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, while Joint Command Chief Ali Abdollahi emphasized that the security of the region is under Iran's control.
CLAIM OF "US SHIP HIT" AND DENIAL
Iran's Fars News Agency claimed that two missiles struck a US warship near Jask Island because it "did not heed warnings." The Iranian Navy also announced that US ships were prevented from entering the Strait of Hormuz. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) denied the claim. In a statement, it was stated that no US naval vessel was hit and that operations in the region continue.
MUTUAL MOVEMENTS INCREASE IN THE REGION
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps' release of a new map regarding the Strait of Hormuz has also drawn attention, while mutual statements and military activity indicate that tensions in the region could further escalate.